Marion Illinois Map

About Marion, Illinois

Marion is a locality in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 16,836. The population density is 450.2 people per km². Marion is located at 37.7306°N, 88.9331°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62959.

Marion rises from the rolling terrain of southern Illinois, a place where the wide, open sky seems to press down on the gentle slopes, a subtle invitation to breathe deep. It lies 43.5 miles north-east of Cape Girardeau, MO (from Cape Girardeau, MO: bearing 47°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south-east of Herrin. The land here, a patchwork of fields and woodlands, whispers of a time before roads and towns, when only the wind and the slow crawl of seasons dictated the rhythm of existence. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills across the landscape in long, golden shafts, catching the dust motes dancing in the air and lending a transient, almost dreamlike quality to the familiar contours of the hills. It's a country that feels both grounded and expansive, where the horizon promises further journeys even as the immediate surroundings offer a comforting embrace. The history of Marion is deeply entwined with the earth beneath it, a story etched in coal dust and the persistent spirit of its people. For generations, this region was defined by the deep shafts and the tireless work of miners, a legacy that still resonates in the character of the community and the lingering scent of industry. Today, the economy has diversified, finding new life in retail and services, yet the echoes of its past remain, a quiet reminder of the hard-won prosperity. Marion Lake, a placid body of water, offers a different kind of solace, a shimmering surface reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky, a place where the present moment feels as vast and enduring as the land itself.

About This Marion Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Marion, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Marion and Williamson County.

Detailed location data for Marion includes the ZIP code (62476), telephone area code (217, 618), county seat of Williamson County (Marion), and school district assignment (Marion Community Unit School District 2). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Marion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.